Ujido The Path of ZenJapanese Matcha Green Tea Powder (16 oz)

I was kind of afraid to spend so much on a bag of tea but I wanted the cost benefit of buying in bulk. I'm so glad I risked it. The color is deep and rich, the taste is the best I've ever had, and the texture is superb. Some matchas leave lumps in the bottom of your cup unless you put the powder thru a sifter. With this brand, even without sifting there's no residue whatsoever. What's more, there's some real research suggesting that drinking green tea increases longevity. Its so great when you find something that's enjoyable and good for you.Edit: I finished the first bag and bought a second. Its just as good as the first. Note that sometimes the 12 ounce size bag is cheaper per ounce and sometimes this 16 ounce size is cheapest.Edit: I'm back here again buying more. I'm getting consistently great quality.

Flavor is not like the ceremonial blend. However it’s good and healthy.

I tried this first at Costco and was an instant fan and they stopped carrying it. The hunt was on. It blends easily in my smoothies in the morning, I find it virtually tasteless. I don't know what "grade" it is in terms of ceremonial quality but for my use that level would be wasted. I have found the larger bag to be quite cost effective.

I’ve been drinking this for the last 4 years, I’ve tried many other brands before settling on this one because it’s higher grade than many imposters and it’s neither gritty nor bitter, I’ve used a teaspoon of honey, maple syrup, agave and even a stevia leaf or two and I savor it each morning.

The trick to not ending up with lumpy matcha is hot water (duh)! I don't enjoy hot beverages so I add about 3 tablesbspoons of hot water to 1 teaspoon of matcha and vigorously stir with a spoon (you don't need a fancy wisk- end result is the same) to get smooth matcha without any lumps or bumps. I then add milk for a delightful, cold creamy matcha beverage. Boosts brain power in the morning and miraculously calms anxiety while still giving you a boost of energy (thanks to l-theanine!)